Rock & Roll Rewind: The '70s

We continue our look back at pop, rock and folk history, this time with the 1970s. We've tried to keep the captions as they appeared originally, though some minor editing was necessary.

Let's take a look back at some of the musicians who made rock, pop and folk a powerful force in the 1970s. We've tried to keep the captions as they appeared originally, though some minor editing was necessary...Members of the American rock band Grand Funk Railroad, (Left to right): Mel Schacher, Don Brewer, and Mark Farner, 1970s. less

Let's take a look back at some of the musicians who made rock, pop and folk a powerful force in the 1970s. We've tried to keep the captions as they appeared originally, though some minor editing was ... more

Photo: Hulton Archive

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January 1970: John Lennon (1940 - 1980) with his wife Yoko Ono the first time he was photographed with short hair since his hippie days.

January 1970: John Lennon (1940 - 1980) with his wife Yoko Ono the first time he was photographed with short hair since his hippie days.

5th January 1970: Paul and Linda McCartney (1941 - 1998) on their lonely farm near the fishing town of Campbeltown, the day after McCartney started High Court proceedings to seal the final break-up of the Beatles. Mirror Syndication International. less

5th January 1970: Paul and Linda McCartney (1941 - 1998) on their lonely farm near the fishing town of Campbeltown, the day after McCartney started High Court proceedings to seal the final break-up of the ... more

In this July 2, 1970 file photo, guitarist Jerry Garcia, of the band "The Grateful Dead," left, is joined by Delaney Bramlett, right, in Calgary, Canada, during the legendary "Festival Express," also known as the Transcontinental Pop Festival. Bramlett, who penned classic rock songs such as "Let it Rain" and worked with musicians George Harrison and Eric Clapton, died Saturday Dec. 27, 2008 in Los Angeles. He was 69. less

In this July 2, 1970 file photo, guitarist Jerry Garcia, of the band "The Grateful Dead," left, is joined by Delaney Bramlett, right, in Calgary, Canada, during the legendary "Festival Express," also known as ... more

3rd February 1970: British pop star Ringo Starr with his first wife Maureen (1946 - 1994) at an airport. Ringo's badge refers to the film "The Magic Christian" in which he starred along with Peter Sellers.

3rd February 1970: British pop star Ringo Starr with his first wife Maureen (1946 - 1994) at an airport. Ringo's badge refers to the film "The Magic Christian" in which he starred along with Peter Sellers.

Photo: George Stroud

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February 1970: Pop singer David Bowie at the "Disc and Music Echo" Valentine Awards ceremony at the Cafe Royal in London..

February 1970: Pop singer David Bowie at the "Disc and Music Echo" Valentine Awards ceremony at the Cafe Royal in London..

Photo: Hulton Archive

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Circa 1970: Ex-Beatles member George Harrison (1943 - 2001) at a press conference to publicize a festival of Indian music and arts at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The event, "Concert for Bangladesh," is in aid of famine victims in the subcontinent. less

Circa 1970: Ex-Beatles member George Harrison (1943 - 2001) at a press conference to publicize a festival of Indian music and arts at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The event, "Concert for Bangladesh," is in ... more

Promotional portrait of American rock group Quicksilver Messenger Service as they sit on a roof and pet a cat, 1970s. Left to right, the band is British keyboardist Nicky Hopkins (1944 - 1994), American drummer Greg Elmore (with beard), American guitarist John Cipollina (1943 - 1989), and American bass player David Freiberg. (Photo by Capitol Records/Courtesy of Getty Images). less

Promotional portrait of American rock group Quicksilver Messenger Service as they sit on a roof and pet a cat, 1970s. Left to right, the band is British keyboardist Nicky Hopkins (1944 - 1994), American drummer ... more

Photo: Capitol Records

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27th August 1970: American rock band Chicago, in England to top the bill at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival. From left to right; Pete Cetera (bass), James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), Terry Kath (guitar), Walter Parazaider (saxophone) and Danny Seraphine. less

27th August 1970: American rock band Chicago, in England to top the bill at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival. From left to right; Pete Cetera (bass), James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), Terry Kath ... more

Photo: Ian Showell

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1st April 1970: American rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival in London, April 1970. From left to right, Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty and Stu Cook.

1st April 1970: American rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival in London, April 1970. From left to right, Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty and Stu Cook.

American jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat and Tears have a drink as they are interviewed poolside, Sydney, Australia, Feb. 24, 1971. The members of the band are: (L-R, back row) Dave Basqueron, Fred Lipsius, Bobby Colomby and Steve Katz; (kneeling, front row) David Clayton-Thomas and Lew Soloff. less

American jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat and Tears have a drink as they are interviewed poolside, Sydney, Australia, Feb. 24, 1971. The members of the band are: (L-R, back row) Dave Basqueron, Fred Lipsius, Bobby ... more

Photo: Hulton Archive

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18th November 1971: Progressive rock group ELP, or Emerson, Lake and Palmer, in the studio for the recording of their album, "Trilogy." From left to right: Carl Palmer (drums), Greg Lake (vocals, bass, guitar) and Keith Emerson (keyboards).. less

18th November 1971: Progressive rock group ELP, or Emerson, Lake and Palmer, in the studio for the recording of their album, "Trilogy." From left to right: Carl Palmer (drums), Greg Lake (vocals, bass, guitar) ... more

18th January 1972: American country-folk-rock band The Byrds on the eve of the 1972 Midem Festival at Cannes, they are; Skip Battin (rear), Gene Parsons (left), Clarence White (right) and Roger McGuinn (front).

18th January 1972: American country-folk-rock band The Byrds on the eve of the 1972 Midem Festival at Cannes, they are; Skip Battin (rear), Gene Parsons (left), Clarence White (right) and Roger McGuinn (front).

Photo: Michael Webb

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November 1973: American recording artist Country Joe McDonald, formerly of folk rock group Country Joe and the Fish, at the start of a European tour. Joe and the band have recently released an LP entitled "Paris Sessions." less

November 1973: American recording artist Country Joe McDonald, formerly of folk rock group Country Joe and the Fish, at the start of a European tour. Joe and the band have recently released an LP entitled ... more

Photo: Central Press

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10th May 1976: American rock group Kiss arrive at London airport for their first European tour, already sporting black and silver makeup and costumes. From left to right they are guitarist Ace Frehley, lead singer Gene Simmons, guitarist Paul Stanley and drummer Peter Criss. less

10th May 1976: American rock group Kiss arrive at London airport for their first European tour, already sporting black and silver makeup and costumes. From left to right they are guitarist Ace Frehley, lead ... more

Photo: Peter Cade

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September 1976: British rock group Queen at Les Ambassadeurs, where they were presented with silver, gold and platinum discs for sales in excess of 1 million of their hit single "Bohemian Rhapsody." The band are, from left to right, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury (Frederick Bulsara, 1946 - 1991), Roger Taylor and Brian May. less

September 1976: British rock group Queen at Les Ambassadeurs, where they were presented with silver, gold and platinum discs for sales in excess of 1 million of their hit single "Bohemian Rhapsody." The band ... more

Photo: Keystone

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Portrait of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock group Heart on tour in Europe, 1976.

Portrait of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock group Heart on tour in Europe, 1976.

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27th May 1976: David Bowie performing live at Wembley Stadium in London during his "Station To Station" tour..

27th May 1976: David Bowie performing live at Wembley Stadium in London during his "Station To Station" tour..

Photo: Evening Standard

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Popular American singer, half Native American Cherokee, all hippie Rita Coolidge in Hyde Park, London, at the start of her tour of England. She will be appearing with Californian psychedelic folk-country-rock group The Byrds. less

Popular American singer, half Native American Cherokee, all hippie Rita Coolidge in Hyde Park, London, at the start of her tour of England. She will be appearing with Californian psychedelic folk-country-rock ... more

Photo: Keystone

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Portrait of American rock and roll musician Lou Reed on stage with a guitar, 1970s.

Portrait of American rock and roll musician Lou Reed on stage with a guitar, 1970s.

British rock group The Who, comprising of, from left to right; Keith Moon (1947 - 1978), Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle (1944 - 2002). The group are currently working on a film, "The Kids Are Alright," which looks back at fifteen years of The Who on the road, in recording studios and interviews. less

British rock group The Who, comprising of, from left to right; Keith Moon (1947 - 1978), Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle (1944 - 2002). The group are currently working on a film, "The Kids Are ... more

Photo: Keystone

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American soul funk group Sly and the Family Stone, with Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart) sitting front, right.

American soul funk group Sly and the Family Stone, with Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart) sitting front, right.

Photo: Evening Standard

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Influential American glam rock band the New York Dolls; David Johannson, front, Jerry Nolan, Johnny Thunders, Killer Kane and Sylvain Sylvain, pose in a dressing room.

Influential American glam rock band the New York Dolls; David Johannson, front, Jerry Nolan, Johnny Thunders, Killer Kane and Sylvain Sylvain, pose in a dressing room.

Photo: P. Felix

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18th October 1977: American rock singer and songwriter Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band, Drew Abbott, Robyn Robbins, Alto Reed, Chris Campbell and Charlie Allen Martin, in London, for their first British tour. less

18th October 1977: American rock singer and songwriter Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band, Drew Abbott, Robyn Robbins, Alto Reed, Chris Campbell and Charlie Allen Martin, in London, for their first British ... more

November 1977: Fee Waybill, a singer with American punk rock band the Tubes, as one of his extravagant stage personas Mondo Bondage, his body bound in barbed wire and his head pierced by nails and screws. The group are performing at the Hammersmith Odeon, London. less

November 1977: Fee Waybill, a singer with American punk rock band the Tubes, as one of his extravagant stage personas Mondo Bondage, his body bound in barbed wire and his head pierced by nails and screws. The ... more

Photo: David Ashdown

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18th December 1979: The pop group Police outside the stage door of a Hammersmith venue in west London, with a policeman standing behind them. From left to right, they are Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland. less

18th December 1979: The pop group Police outside the stage door of a Hammersmith venue in west London, with a policeman standing behind them. From left to right, they are Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart ... more

Let's take a look back at some of the musicians who made rock, pop and folk a powerful force in the 1970s. We've tried to keep the captions as they appeared originally, though some minor editing was necessary...Members of the American rock band Grand Funk Railroad, (Left to right): Mel Schacher, Don Brewer, and Mark Farner, 1970s. less

Let's take a look back at some of the musicians who made rock, pop and folk a powerful force in the 1970s. We've tried to keep the captions as they appeared originally, though some minor editing was ... more